Negril, Jamaicas western coast resort town, attracts vacationers in their 20s and 30s seeking an easygoing, laidback atmosphere. Sunbathing on bare skin is common; so is sipping rum punch at an open-roof bar.

Will Jamaicans benefit from the mushroom retreat boom if it continues? That depends on how much retreat providers such as Beckley pay locals.

Ted’s Tea Shack

Negril, Jamaica’s most underrated resort, features miles-long beaches and rugged cliffs that make up its underrated appeal. Negril has seen significant change since 1960 when government workers cleared out swamps to open it to tourism; since then it has retained its rustic charm – its beachfront shops selling straw hats and baskets, wood carvings, black coral jewelry and black coral carvings (called “good smoke”) offered by Jamaicans with thatched-roof huts serving “good smoke”, while its river name marks dividing these two different sides of Negril.

Ted’s Shroom Boom

Ted Whyte first encountered mushrooms without giving much thought, until one hike where he met someone whose collection of mushroom photographs had been published. Whyte says this encounter “changed my life; I became a mushroom enthusiast”.

He began studying mycologists like Paul Stamets, searching through online forums (both Reddit and some more obscure corners of the web), and planning his foraging walks around when chanterelles and morels fruited. Additionally, he subscribed to Smallhold and purchased its mushroom blocks which he cut slits in to promote growth by spraying water over them.

Celebrities such as Stella McCartney have used these fungi in her SS22 campaign; Joe Rogan endorses mushroom coffee; and The Weeknd dedicated an album to them. But most importantly, new generations of consumers are discovering their healing properties – giving companies like Smallhold and Lifehouse Tonics confidence to expand beyond Los Angeles and New York health circles.

Miss Brown’s

Miss Brown’s is a Negril tea shack popular among both tourists and locals for its mushroom tea offerings, boasting friendly service at affordable prices, Jamaican cuisine offerings, as well as drinks made with dried or powdered mushrooms (the iconic Miss Brown’s tea being one such drink!). Miss Brown’s offers affordable Jamaican cuisine dishes like curried goat, jerk chicken and oxtail stew. And moreover a wide variety of drinks are offered, including their popular mushroom tea selection!

Negril has an exquisite teahouse located south of its cliffs. This small one body-wide structure with windows on either side features a comfortable reclining couch and table in its interior.

Miss Brown, its owner, is well known for her kindness and hospitality towards her customers, serving their tea with a smile to create an inviting environment. In addition, she’s highly knowledgeable and always happy to offer guidance to help customers.

Miss Brown exudes relaxation, making her the ideal host for an idyllic day of restful recreation in Negril. Miss Brown’s is the ideal spot for meeting up with friends over tea, or meeting your date for lunch at her popular establishment – make sure you arrive early as it tends to fill up quickly!

Negril was made famous during the 1960s by flower children flocking to its white-sand beaches and rugged cliffs, bringing with them an irreverent, free-spirited spirit which remains today. While marijuana (ganja) remains illegal, Negril continues to be known for permissive indulgence with beach bars offering wilder lifestyles that cater for recreational drug users.

Negril’s cliffs and bays make up a nature reserve that serves an integral role in providing freshwater to the island, acting as a filter against silt-laden waters that threaten reefs. Furthermore, this area acts as a refuge for insects, fish and rare Jamaican plants like Jamaican Euphonias and Parrots that call this natural refuge home.

As with the rest of Jamaica, the west coast offers more relaxed living than its more upmarket north counterpart. Visitors to this part of Jamaica should expect lower-priced restaurants offering cuisine ranging from Rasta-Italian to French-Jamaican; also, seafood options abound and many establishments specialize in either fried or grilled fish options.

Miss Cool’s

Miss Cool’s is an inviting tea shop near Negril that specializes in mushroom tea and local Jamaican foods, making it popular with both residents and visitors. Their delicious food and friendly service have made this establishment an irresistible attraction since opening their doors over 10 years ago – an unmissable must-see in Negril!

Negril had long been considered an isolated backwater. However, after the government cleared away swampland and improved roads to make Negril more navigable and developed new infrastructure such as drainage canals, Negril began to revitalize rapidly. Today it stands as an authentic Caribbean resort town offering authentic Caribbean experiences such as its dramatic cliffs, long beach and sleepy rhythms that set it apart from Jamaicas other resort areas; here, reggae rhythms seem more freely expressed!

Negril is an ideal place for beachgoers seeking an escape, offering shops and restaurants offering everything from seafood and jerk meat to fresh fruit and vegetables. Furthermore, Rose Hall Great House (known as Annie Palmer or “the White Witch of Rose Hall”) was located in this town where Annie Palmer murdered both husbands and children before becoming haunted by their ghosts – all within its walls!

If you’re craving an elegant dinner experience, Le Papillon provides classic French cuisine with Jamaican influences. Their dining room features cut-velvet wallpaper and luxurious decor; their menu boasts mouthwatering dishes like Roasted Quail With Apple Compote And Pepper Glaze; along with an excellent wine list! In addition to traditional Jamaican dishes like oysters & duck.